Best eSports games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated esports games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played and best free esports games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Flash Party
Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves!
Duelyst II
Choose your faction, construct your deck and put your strategy to the test in the evolution of the ultimate collectible tactics game.
Roller Champions™
Skate and roll your way up to glory in Roller Champions™. Discover a free-to-play, team PvP sports game like no other!
Paragon: The Overprime
Paragon: The Overprime is a free team-based TPS Action MOBA. Choose one of the many powerful heroes with unique skills and work with your teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. Speed across the battlefield with the heroes of Prime and feel the thrill of the action.
FreestyleFootball R
《FreestyleFootball》 is a street hip-hop animation style soccer ACG game created by JCE and published by HOGA. In the game, you will collect and play as different characters in PVP team Competition. The game mode includes 4v4 team competition and club league.
Fly Dangerous
Extremely high skill-ceiling 6dof flight racing in a variety of environments with leaderboards, multiplayer and VR support
OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Engine Evolution 2021
Engine Evolution is a multiplayer racing game that uses principles similar to those of the World of Tanks. With each PvP race against 11 other players, you gain experience and credits, which you can use to buy various upgrades or unlock the next motorbike.
Arena of Kings
ARENA OF KINGS is a fast-paced team arena brawler. Experience MMORPG-style combat without the grind. Create a hero from 10 unique classes. Level up, learn new spells, and collect epic loot. Casual, Ranked, and Tournament game modes. PLAY FOR FREE!
3D Aim Trainer
The #1 Aim Trainer and one of the most popular free pc games is now available on Steam. The best aim practice solution for FPS and TPS games, with top analytics helping you monitor your improvement for the most vital skills of aiming. Level up your aim for free.
SMASH LEGENDS
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!Most played esports games on Steam
Take a look at the top esports games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,448 reviews of which 11,880 were positive and 3,568 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played esports game, thanks to its 1,644 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
11,880
3,568
1,644
players
2. Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. Starward is a mechs, action and third-person shooter game developed by Game Blender and published by 盛天游戏. Released on April 24th 2024 has received 1,833 reviews of which 1,152 were positive and 681 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 297 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among esports games based on player count.
6.2
1,152
681
297
players
3. 3D Aim Trainer
The #1 Aim Trainer and one of the most popular free pc games is now available on Steam. The best aim practice solution for FPS and TPS games, with top analytics helping you monitor your improvement for the most vital skills of aiming. Level up your aim for free. 3D Aim Trainer is a early access, esports and fps game developed by 3D Aim Trainer and published by 3D Aim Trainer and SteelSeries. Released on July 07th 2021 has received 2,765 reviews of which 2,395 were positive and 370 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played esports games.
8.3
2,395
370
37
players
4. Slappyball
It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense. Slappyball is a sports, pvp and multiplayer game developed and published by Amelore. Released on November 07th 2024 has received 5,308 reviews of which 4,456 were positive and 852 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played esports games.
8.1
4,456
852
18
players
5. Speedway Challenge 2024
Feel speedway emotions thanks to realistic riding physics. Play online mode with friends or local in career mode, league mode, challenges, tournament and quick matches. Are you ready for the challenge? Speedway Challenge 2024 is a racing, sports and arcade game developed and published by Artur Berkowski Berobasket. Released on April 01st 2024 has received 389 reviews of which 294 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played esports games.
7.1
294
95
3
players
6. Fly Dangerous
Extremely high skill-ceiling 6dof flight racing in a variety of environments with leaderboards, multiplayer and VR support Fly Dangerous is a racing, 6dof and esports game developed and published by Stargoat Games. Released on May 24th 2022 has received 352 reviews of which 279 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played esports games.
7.4
279
73
1
players
Free esports games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play esports games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play esports games.
1. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,448 reviews of which 11,880 were positive and 3,568 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,644 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free esports games on Steam.
7.5
11,880
3,568
1,644
players
2. Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. Starward is a mechs, action and third-person shooter game developed by Game Blender and published by 盛天游戏. Released on April 24th 2024 has received 1,833 reviews of which 1,152 were positive and 681 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 297, this esports game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free esports games on Steam.
6.2
1,152
681
297
players
3. 3D Aim Trainer
The #1 Aim Trainer and one of the most popular free pc games is now available on Steam. The best aim practice solution for FPS and TPS games, with top analytics helping you monitor your improvement for the most vital skills of aiming. Level up your aim for free. 3D Aim Trainer is a early access, esports and fps game developed by 3D Aim Trainer and published by 3D Aim Trainer and SteelSeries. Released on July 07th 2021 has received 2,765 reviews of which 2,395 were positive and 370 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
8.3
2,395
370
37
players
4. Slappyball
It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense. Slappyball is a sports, pvp and multiplayer game developed and published by Amelore. Released on November 07th 2024 has received 5,308 reviews of which 4,456 were positive and 852 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
8.1
4,456
852
18
players
5. Speedway Challenge 2024
Feel speedway emotions thanks to realistic riding physics. Play online mode with friends or local in career mode, league mode, challenges, tournament and quick matches. Are you ready for the challenge? Speedway Challenge 2024 is a racing, sports and arcade game developed and published by Artur Berkowski Berobasket. Released on April 01st 2024 has received 389 reviews of which 294 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
7.1
294
95
3
players
6. Fly Dangerous
Extremely high skill-ceiling 6dof flight racing in a variety of environments with leaderboards, multiplayer and VR support Fly Dangerous is a racing, 6dof and esports game developed and published by Stargoat Games. Released on May 24th 2022 has received 352 reviews of which 279 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
7.4
279
73
1
players